During the 16th through the 17th century, The Reformation impacted many American colonists. The movement of The Reformation led to changes in the church. There were many events, which have changed the views of the colonist. The changes in the church showed people that if the church is changed, then every aspect of life could also be changed. The movement led to changes in politics, race and gender. I believe The Reformation influenced many events in the church, politics, race and gender. First, the Reformation changed the church. The movement did start in the walls of the Catholic Church. A man named Martin Luther challenged the authority of the church. Luther believed the church was corrupt. He challenged the church by producing the 95th